At the movies — 8.31.18

Times Record staff

Friday

Aug 31, 2018 at 12:01 AM

Below is a list of movies playing in Fort Smith. Show times and information are available at www.amctheatres.com and www.malco.com.

Opening Today

Kin — Trying to obtain a mysterious weapon, federal agents, a band of soldiers and a vicious criminal chase a convict and his adopted relative, forcing the two on the run. Stars Carrie Coon, James Franco, Zoe Kravitz, Myles Truitt, Dennis Quaid and Jack Reynor. (PG-13)

Sorry to Bother You — Cassius Green is a telemarketer who learns how to increase his level of professional success in this comedy from writer-director Boots Riley. Cassius quickly gains the attention of many and begins to feel like he's wrestling with greed. Stars Lakeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, Jermaine Fowler, Danny Glover, Armie Hammer and Patton Oswalt. (R)

Now Playing

Alpha — Directed by Albert Hughes, this new feature blends drama and adventure as the origins of man's best friend begin to unfold during the last Ice Age. Stars Kodi Smit-McPhee, Natassia Malthe, Johannes Haukur Johannesson and Leonor Varela. (PG-13)

Ant-Man and the Wasp — Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) finds himself on a new mission alongside Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly), who also is known as the Wasp. (PG-13)

A.X.L. — A robotic, top-secret dog begins to form a special bond with Miles and tries to preserve that bond in this new feature that stars Thomas Jane, Becky G, Alex Neustaedter, Ted McGinley, Eric Etebari, Hassie Harrrison and Dominic Rains. (PG)

Beautifully Broken — This real-life story includes a prisoner's promise, a refugee's escape and a daughter's hurtful secret. The journey of three fathers who are attempting to save their families includes healing, reconciliation and more. Stars Benjamin A. Onyango, Emily Hahn, Caitlin Nicol-Thomas, Scott William Winters, Sibulele Gcilitshana, Tobymac and Michael W. Smith. (PG-13)

BlacKkKlansman — Ron Stallworth, an African-American police officer based in Colorado, is sent to infiltrate and become a member of a local Ku Klux Klan in director Spike Lee's latest movie. Stars John David Washington, Topher Grace, Adam Driver and Laura Harrier. (R)

Christopher Robin — A man (Ewan McGregor) from a working-class family encounters his childhood friend, Winnie the Pooh, who seemingly is determined to have the man rediscover the many bright sides to life. Also stars Hayley Atwell. (PG)

Crazy Rich Asians — Based on the best-selling novel, director Jon M. Chu's new film centers around lifelong New York resident Rachel Chu, who is about to meet her boyfriend's family in Singapore. Stars Michelle Yeoh, Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Lisa Lu, Ken Jeong and Gemman Chan. (PG-13)

Death of a Nation — This documentary sets out to draw parallels to today's political climate and Abraham Lincoln's time as U.S. president. (PG-13)

The Equalizer 2 — Robert McCall is a man who serves a fierce type of justice for the oppressed and exploited in this sequel that stars Oscar winner Denzel Washington. (R)

The Happytime Murders — The murders of the puppet cast of a popular 1980s children's show spark an investigation by a disgraced detective in director Brian Henson's new film that blends action with comedy. Stars Melissa McCarthy, Elizabeth Banks, Leslie David Baker, Joel McHale, Maya Rudolph, Ryan Tran and Hemky Madera.(R)

Incredibles 2 — Mr. Incredible begins feeling underappreciated and frustrated when left to care for his youngest child, Jack-Jack, in this animated sequel. (PG)

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom — A few humans make efforts to rescue dinosaurs from an island's erupting volcano. (PG-13)

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again — Sophie learns about her mother's event-filled past while dealing with pregnancy herself in this sequel. (PG-13)

The Meg — Jonas Taylor claims he was attacked by a 70-foot shark and then, after surviving the episode, he must gain courage to help others who are trapped deep under the ocean. Stars Jason Statham, Rainn Wilson and Bingbing Li. (PG-13)

Mile 22 — Finding help from a top secret tactical command group, an elite American intelligence officer attempts to smuggle a police officer out of the country. The officer holds sensitive information and has become a target of many. Stars Mark Wahlberg, Ronda Rousey, Peter Berg, Lauren Cohan, Alexandra Vino and Mercedes de la Zerda. (R)

Skyscraper — FBI hostage rescue team leader and U.S. war veteran Will Sawyer (Dwayne Johnson) finds the tallest, safest building in the world suddenly ablaze, and he's been framed for it. (PG-13)

Slender Man — A tall, scary figure with long arms and a blank face is believed to be behind the haunting and disappearance of numerous young children and teenagers in a tiny Massachusetts community. Stars Julia Goldanie Telles, Joey King, Jaz Sinclair, Jessica Blank, Javier Botet and Miguel Nascimento. (PG-13)

The Spy Who Dumped Me — Two best friends are shocked to learn that one of their ex-boyfriends was a spy in this new comedy. Stars Mila Kunis, Kate McKinnon and Justin Theroux. (R)

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